How would a Type I civilization not cook itself?

A type 1 civilization is defined as a civilization that can utilize the maximum amount of energy equal available to its entire planet, roughly 10¹⁷ watts for Earth.

This is equal to the amount of energy that the Earth receives from the Sun. Assuming that the Type 1 civilization doesn't cover its home in solar panels (and instead got the 10¹⁷ watts from other energy sources, like fission/fusion), how would the civilization avoid boiling its own oceans and destroying its planet?

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